GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
paradigmexample
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
fussyeasily upset : irritable